stillworkin Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi, my name is Susan and I'm a die hard do-it-yourselfer. A few months ago I decided to turn some shelves into dollhouse rooms, I found this forum and I have been hanging out here ever since. I've been hesitant to post because, heck, I don't even have a dollhouse, just shelves! I have my eye on the Garfield though, but for now I think I'll spend my learning curve on the shelves. I truly appreciate all of the ideas you have shared and I have put alot of them to use. I came up with a few ideas of my own so I thought it was time I repaid your generosity, joined in, and showed you what I've got. As soon as I can post pictures I'll start a gallery. I made everything from scratch and I electrified with battery operated lights. It worked great! I'll be posting the how to's in the forum soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Welcome Susan. I'm in Central VA. I think shelves are a great way to display minis. (of course the Garfield's a pretty good way, also :lol: ) Look forward to seeing pics of your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Welcome, Susan, I'm a huge fan of DIY! and can't wait until you make your first five posts so you can share your pictures with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillworkin Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi Traci and Holly, I'm in southeastern Virginia, near Virginia Beach, where I'm stillworkin. Can't wait until I can retire which seems like a lifetime away. Holly, I've followed your posts with special interest, I agree with your DIY philosophy 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Wellcome Susan. I can't wait to see your pictures. hurry up and post 5 times. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglefther Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi Susan - I know the feeling about being hesitant to post but now that I've done a couple I think...ok I know I'm going to like meeting like-minded individuals. I think using your shelves is a great way to get started...wish I'd thought of it myself...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Welcome. I saw your other post and who needs a dollhouse when your rooms look so good. I love your ideas. I also like it when members tell us how they do things...especially if it saves $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I wish you hadn't lurked for such a long time, we were in VA Beach for a while two summers ago when DH was doing consultation work for the VA Dept of Environmental Quality, and I was building the General Store/ aka Orchid. We have a son who lives in N VA so I may be able to coax DH to another visit your way on the way up or back... BTW, Susan, I enjoyed your pictures of your work and want to know how you made the white wicker chair in the bedroom....how they do things...especially if it saves $One of the downsides to retirement (the ONLY one so far) is the necessity to watch where that "fixed" income goes (and I wish the governments, both State & Federal, would quit fixing mine, it wasn't very broken to start with!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherr Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Welcome to the forum Susan. :yes: You don't have to have a dollhouse proper to enjoy miniature projects. I only have one house and I made it from scratch. Just enjoy the projects!! I missed your other post but can't wait to see your rooms. Post Script I've seen your gallery. Wow! The shelf rooms are just wonderful. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi and :lol: to the group! Wow, your gallery has some great stuff in it! Thanks for sharing :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 What a wonderful project! You do a great and creative job. Will you please post some tutorials? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi and :lol: :yes: Your gallery is wonderful B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi and , Susan!! Your shelves sound great. I would love to see pictures. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi andWelcome to the forum I used to live in Hampton and Newport News. Virgina Beach is terrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Susan - I believe I welcomed you on your other posting - but WELCOME again! :welcome: Love all your clever work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi and welcome to the forum. Maybe you could build roomboxes to fit the shelves and then you could slide them in and out and rearrange them. It would be easier to work on also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hello and welcome Susan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. I actually started reading this thread yesterday and went to check out you pictures. Trouble is, I forgot to come back and say "HI". HI!!! Okay, I'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi and and i apologize for the late welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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